Empire of Shadows is the thrilling conclusion of The Coraidic Sagas, a dark, epic fantasy trilogy set against early Bronze Age tribal conflict, Iron Age military conquest and the Australian bush.
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Alicia is a writer who splits her time between Central Queensland, Australia, and Lancashire, England. She began writing in her teens and never grew out of the phase, with her works characterized by their engaging style and ability to delve into the depths of human psychology. Her writing is noted for its compelling narrative voice and the intricate worlds she crafts for her readers. Alicia is recognized for her distinctive literary contributions.


- 2022
- 2018
Coraidic Sagas - 1: Blood of Heirs
- 322 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Lidan Tolak is the fiercest of her father's daughters; more than capable of one day leading her clan. But caught between her warring parents, Lidan's world begins to unravel when another of her father's wives falls pregnant. Before she has time to consider the threat of a brother, a bloody swathe is cut through the heart of the clan and Lidan must fight, not only to prove her worth, but simply to survive.Ranoth Olseta wants nothing more than to be a worthy successor to his father's throne. When his home is threatened by the aggressive Woaden Empire, Ran becomes his city's saviour, but powers within him are revealed by the enemy and he is condemned to death. Confused and betrayed, Ran is forced to flee his homeland, vowing to reclaim what he has lost, even if it kills him.Facing an unknown future, and battling forces both familiar and foreign, can Lidan and Ran overcome the odds threatening to drag them into inescapable darkness?